INCRASSATIVE

Etymology

Noun

incrassative (plural incrassatives)

A substance which has the power to thicken; formerly, a medicine supposed to thicken the humours.

Adjective

incrassative (comparative more incrassative, superlative most incrassative)

Having the quality of thickening; tending to thicken.

Source: Wiktionary


In*cras"sa*tive, a.

Definition: Having the quality of thickening; tending to thicken. Harvey.

In*cras"sa*tive, n.

Definition: A substance which has the power to thicken; formerly, a medicine supposed to thicken the humors. Harvey.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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